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Lakers to face Rockets in 1st round of playoffs

Rockets prove they're the Cinderella team of the NBA with playoff berth

The Houston Rockets were expected to be strong in the 2025-26 season, and they've delivered on that promise, as they stand as the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference at the end of the regular season.

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Rockets Coach Gets Honest on Lakers Matchup in NBA Playoffs

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Lakers vs. Rockets NBA playoffs preview: LeBron James and Kevin Durant, again

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Rockets vs. Lakers (Apr 18, 2026) Live Score - ESPN

Name Status Est. Return Amen Thompson G Out Rest Apr 18 Jabari Smith Jr. F Out Rest Apr 18 Alperen Sengun C Out Rest Apr 18 Kevin Durant F Out Rest Apr 18 Steven Adams C OFS Ankle Oct 1

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Lakers to face Rockets in first round of playoffs

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NBA Playoffs: What to expect in Lakers-Rockets series

From Feb. 28 through March 31, the Lakers went 16-2, with the league’s fourth-ranked offense and a much-improved offense.

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Rockets Blowout Grizzlies At Home in Regular Season Finale

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Clint Capela Believes This Year's Rockets Could Surpass 2017-18 Team

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Clint Capela Reaches Personal Milestone in Rockets' Rout over Grizzlies

Houston Rockets reserve center Clint Capela made personal history in the Rockets' 132-101 rout over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday's season finale.

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Rockets finish fifth in Western Conference as 2026 NBA playoffs bracket locks into place

The Houston Rockets’ first-round opponent is finally set in stone.

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Rockets star Kevin Durant named to NBA All-Interview first team

Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, and Jaylen Brown were all named to the 2025-26 NBA All-Interview first team.

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Rockets Hoping for Specific Playoff Opponent Entering Final Day of NBA Regular Season

Houston is locked into the fifth seed entering the NBA playoffs, but its opponent still isn't determined. The Rockets are hoping to face one team in particular.

The Athletic: Rockets' offensive evolution is yielding results, wins and optimism

Houston registered its sixth straight game of 30 or more assists against the Warriors on Sunday, a sign of growing trust.

NBA Power Rankings: How all 30 teams finished the regular season, plus final grades

Two of the most powerful entities in NBA content have officially joined forces. We’re combining power rankings with report cards to wrap up the regular season. First, we power ranked all 30 teams into perfect order,

New Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Updates Ahead of Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Playoffs Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for at least the start of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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LeBron James leads Lakers to victory over Jazz in final regular season game

LeBron James scored 18 points in the first half as the Lakers secured a 131-107 victory over the Jazz, concluding the regular season with a three-game winning streak.